Brazil Christmas Holidays

Brazil may not be the first country that comes to mind when you’re planning your next festive getaway, but this big, bold and beautiful country is fabulous during our winter. The weather is mild and dry, the cities and resort areas are quieter and cheaper than during the summer months and you can experience the country’s vibrant yuletide traditions, including the Presépios (Nativity scenes) and Os Pastores (Christmas plays). Whether you aim for the buzzing beaches of Rio or the dense undergrowth of the Amazon rainforest, Christmas in Brazil won’t disappoint.

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With so much to do and see in Brazil, our travel experts are on hand to help tailor-make your Brazil Christmas holidays so that they fulfil your every festive fantasy. You could travel to Bahia, to explore the musical and cultural capital of Brazil’s north-eastern state, where Brazil’s African roots thrive. One of the main draws of the city is the multicoloured UNESCO-listed neighbourhood of Pelourinho, which is dotted with colonial buildings and beautiful baroque churches. Experience the Christmas traditions of Brazil’s cities, with feasting, music and dancing taking place on Christmas Eve.


If you fancy an adventure on your Christmas holidays in Brazil, head to the Amazon – Brazil is home to 60% of this incredible green world. Canoe down flooded waterways in search of caimans, pink dolphins and piranhas, meet jungle tribes and stay in luxury eco-lodges. If you fancy a beach break during your Christmas in Brazil, go straight to the east and west of Brazil for a holiday in Buzios and Costa Verde. In Buzios, pick a beach from the 20 in the vicinity and go windsurfing, surfing, diving, riding, trekking, biking or sailing. Make your way to the south-west of Rio and you’ll find the lush lands of Costa Verde, where you can explore charming coastal villages and beautiful beaches and get a taste of the chilled-out surfing culture.

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